Sensory Services Officer - Qualified Rehab Visual Impairment HCC622093

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Sensory Services Officer to join their team. In this role, you will work with individuals who experience significant sight and/or hearing loss, helping them live independently. The ideal candidate will be a qualified ROVI with experience in the vision impairment field. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and collaborating with various teams. The position offers a supportive environment and competitive benefits package, including flexible working opportunities and professional growth.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• A qualified Rehabilitation Officer of Visual Impairment (ROVI) and registered with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN).
• Experience working in the vision impairment field.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced community setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments of reablement needs for individuals with sensory impairments.
• Plan and deliver tailored reablement interventions.
• Work collaboratively with families and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Communication skills

Motivation and enthusiasm

Assessment and treatment planning

Experience with vision impairment

Education

Qualified Rehabilitation Officer of Visual Impairment (ROVI)

Job description

Sensory Services Officer - Qualified Rehab Visual Impairment HCC622093

Joining our dynamic Sensory Services team as a SensoryServices Officer and qualified Rehabilitation Officer of VisualImpairment (ROVI), youll be an integral part of our Reablement Servicethat includes Occupational Therapy, Sensory Services, and CQC RegisteredCommunity Response teams.

In this rewarding role, youll work with people who havesignificant sight and/or hearing loss to support them to live independently intheir own homes.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Carry out holistic assessments of reablement needs for individuals with sensory impairments.
• Plan and deliver tailored reablement interventions, including mobility and daily living skills training.
• Set SMART goals and support individuals in achieving them.
• Assess for and issue appropriate sensory equipment.
• Provide advice, signposting, and referrals to other services as needed.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams, to create tailored rehabilitation plans and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Apply a strengths-based approach to empower individuals throughout their reablement journey.

What we're looking for:

• A qualified Rehabilitation Officer of Visual Impairment (ROVI) and registered with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN).
• A genuine desire to improve the lives of those who need support to become as independent as possible.
• Experience working in the vision impairment field.
• Excellent communication skills and a self-motivated, enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced community setting.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Experience working with individuals with hearing loss is desirable but not essential.

About us

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of Hampshire residents with significant sight and/or hearing loss and know that you can help improve their quality of life and make a lasting impact.
• Supportive environment: Work in an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team that values your contribution and wellbeing, and feels proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With continuous development opportunities and a comprehensive suite of management training, youll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.